The moments following an accident are a chaotic mix of adrenaline, pain, and confusion. Your first instinct is to get immediate medical attention for your most obvious injuries. After a visit to the emergency room or an urgent care clinic, you might feel that the worst is over. As days turn into weeks, however, a […]
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The arrival of autumn in West Virginia is a welcome spectacle. The hills ignite in shades of crimson and gold, the air turns crisp, and communities come alive with harvest festivals, football games, and trips to the local pumpkin patch. It is a season of scenic beauty and cherished traditions. Yet, beneath the vibrant canopy […]
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When a company’s product or service harms you, the path to holding them accountable can seem daunting. You might feel isolated, thinking your claim is too small to make a difference against a large corporation. However, your experience is often not unique. Thousands, and sometimes millions, of other consumers may have been affected by the […]
The moments following an injury caused by someone else’s negligence are often a blur of confusion, pain, and mounting anxiety. The immediate focus is on medical care and physical recovery. Soon, however, a new set of worries begins to surface. How will you pay for the hospital bills? What about the time missed from work? […]
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A car accident happens in an instant, but the story of how it occurred begins long before the impact. In the immediate aftermath, the focus is rightly on physical injuries and the visible chaos of the scene. However, in today’s connected world, a vital, invisible layer of evidence exists that can provide a precise, second-by-second […]
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The return of the school year in West Virginia brings with it the familiar sights and sounds of bustling campuses, yellow school buses, and children walking and biking to class. It is a time of excitement and new beginnings, but it also marks a period of heightened risk for young pedestrians. The areas around schools, […]
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The aftermath of a truck accident can feel like navigating a dense fog. Amidst the chaos, physical pain, and emotional distress, establishing what exactly transpired leading up to the collision is paramount. For many years, reconstructing these complex events relied heavily on eyewitness accounts, driver logs that were sometimes prone to error, and physical evidence […]
The orange barrels and flashing signs that signal a construction zone are a familiar sight on West Virginia’s roadways, especially as warmer weather ushers in a flurry of infrastructure projects. While these zones are designed to improve our roads, they also introduce a host of new hazards, transforming routine commutes into potential minefields. Accidents in […]
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Buying a car in West Virginia can be an exciting prospect, whether it’s a new sedan for navigating Charleston’s streets or a rugged truck for adventures in the Monongahela National Forest. However, beneath the shine of a new vehicle, many consumers face a hidden danger: predatory auto financing. These dishonest practices, often employed by unscrupulous […]
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Law360 (July 30, 2025, 6:41 PM EDT) — Counsel for the State of Michigan argued Wednesday that a lawsuit accusing pharmacy benefit managers Express Scripts and OptumRx of fueling the opioid crisis is not subject to federal officer removal and should be sent back to state court. Arguing before U.S. District Judge Shalina D. Kumar, […]
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Medical Record Gaps: How Inconsistent Treatment Documentation Undermines West Virginia Injury Claims
/by Powell & Majestro P.L.L.C.The moments following an accident are a chaotic mix of adrenaline, pain, and confusion. Your first instinct is to get immediate medical attention for your most obvious injuries. After a visit to the emergency room or an urgent care clinic, you might feel that the worst is over. As days turn into weeks, however, a […]
Fallen Leaves and Rising Risks: Autumn Premises Liability on West Virginia Properties
/by Powell & Majestro P.L.L.C.The arrival of autumn in West Virginia is a welcome spectacle. The hills ignite in shades of crimson and gold, the air turns crisp, and communities come alive with harvest festivals, football games, and trips to the local pumpkin patch. It is a season of scenic beauty and cherished traditions. Yet, beneath the vibrant canopy […]
Class Action vs. Individual Lawsuit: Strategic Choices for West Virginia Consumer Protection Cases
/by Powell & Majestro P.L.L.C.When a company’s product or service harms you, the path to holding them accountable can seem daunting. You might feel isolated, thinking your claim is too small to make a difference against a large corporation. However, your experience is often not unique. Thousands, and sometimes millions, of other consumers may have been affected by the […]
What’s Your Claim Worth? Understanding the Damage Categories in West Virginia Personal Injury Cases
/by Powell & Majestro P.L.L.C.The moments following an injury caused by someone else’s negligence are often a blur of confusion, pain, and mounting anxiety. The immediate focus is on medical care and physical recovery. Soon, however, a new set of worries begins to surface. How will you pay for the hospital bills? What about the time missed from work? […]
The Digital Evidence Toolkit: Smartphone Data That Can Make or Break Your West Virginia Accident Case
/by Powell & Majestro P.L.L.C.A car accident happens in an instant, but the story of how it occurred begins long before the impact. In the immediate aftermath, the focus is rightly on physical injuries and the visible chaos of the scene. However, in today’s connected world, a vital, invisible layer of evidence exists that can provide a precise, second-by-second […]
Back-to-School Pedestrian Safety: Legal Rights When Children Are Injured in School Zone Crossings
/by Powell & Majestro P.L.L.C.The return of the school year in West Virginia brings with it the familiar sights and sounds of bustling campuses, yellow school buses, and children walking and biking to class. It is a time of excitement and new beginnings, but it also marks a period of heightened risk for young pedestrians. The areas around schools, […]
The Black Box Breakthrough: How Electronic Logging Devices Transform West Virginia Truck Accident Cases
/by Powell & Majestro P.L.L.C.The aftermath of a truck accident can feel like navigating a dense fog. Amidst the chaos, physical pain, and emotional distress, establishing what exactly transpired leading up to the collision is paramount. For many years, reconstructing these complex events relied heavily on eyewitness accounts, driver logs that were sometimes prone to error, and physical evidence […]
Summer Construction Zone Crashes in West Virginia: Who’s Liable When Orange Barrels Are Involved
/by Powell & Majestro P.L.L.C.The orange barrels and flashing signs that signal a construction zone are a familiar sight on West Virginia’s roadways, especially as warmer weather ushers in a flurry of infrastructure projects. While these zones are designed to improve our roads, they also introduce a host of new hazards, transforming routine commutes into potential minefields. Accidents in […]
Predatory Auto Financing in West Virginia: Spotting Illegal Dealer Tactics Before Signing
/by Powell & Majestro P.L.L.C.Buying a car in West Virginia can be an exciting prospect, whether it’s a new sedan for navigating Charleston’s streets or a rugged truck for adventures in the Monongahela National Forest. However, beneath the shine of a new vehicle, many consumers face a hidden danger: predatory auto financing. These dishonest practices, often employed by unscrupulous […]
Mich. PBM Opioid Suit Belongs In State Court, Judge Told
/by Powell & Majestro P.L.L.C.Law360 (July 30, 2025, 6:41 PM EDT) — Counsel for the State of Michigan argued Wednesday that a lawsuit accusing pharmacy benefit managers Express Scripts and OptumRx of fueling the opioid crisis is not subject to federal officer removal and should be sent back to state court. Arguing before U.S. District Judge Shalina D. Kumar, […]